"Within the realm of communication studies, organizational communication is a field of study surrounding all areas of communication and information flow that contribute to the functioning of an organization."
The exchange of information between individuals or groups, including communication barriers, channels, and strategies.
Organizational communication models: Different models that explain how communication works within an organization, from classical to contemporary models.
Communication networks: The various ways communication flows within an organization, including formal and informal communication networks.
Organizational culture: The shared values, beliefs, and norms that define an organization, and shape how communication takes place within it.
Power and politics: How power dynamics shape communication within an organization, and the role of politics in decision-making and communication processes.
Internal and external communication: The differences between communication processes that occur within an organization, and those that connect an organization with its stakeholders.
Communication strategy: How an organization can plan, develop, and execute effective communication strategies to achieve its goals, both internally and externally.
Leadership and communication: The role of leaders in shaping communication practices and culture within an organization, and the importance of communication skills for effective leadership.
Team communication: The challenges and opportunities of communication within teams, including collaboration, conflict resolution, and decision-making processes.
Technology and communication: How digital technologies are changing the way communication happens within organizations and with external stakeholders.
Communication ethics: The ethical considerations that arise in organizational communication, including issues such as transparency, honesty, and privacy.
"The scope of organizations included in this field of research have also shifted over time."
"Now both traditionally profitable companies, as well as NGOs and non-profit organizations, are points of interest for scholars focused on the field of organizational communication."
"Organizations are formed and sustained through continuous communication between members of the organization and both internal and external sub-groups who possess shared objectives for the organization."
"The flow of communication encompasses internal and external stakeholders."
"The flow of communication encompasses internal and external stakeholders and can be formal or informal."